I would like to hear from people who made this move themselves (not "forced" by a new job):
1. What did you like/not like about it?
2. How did it impact your monthly budget/finances?
3. Did you get more opportunities?
4. Was it easier to create a new social circle than in Seattle (infamous Seattle-freeze)?
5. Did you move your entire family? If so, how did you like schools, day/care availability/price, etc.
I am considering this move with a family, keeping the same job. Seattle area became increasingly expensive over the last few years almost matching Bay Area (except for housing, but close), while I feel it is still sub-par to Bay Area when it comes to weather, no. of opportunities, access to VC capital, even education.
1. What did you like/not like about it? 2. How did it impact your monthly budget/finances? 3. Did you get more opportunities? 4. Was it easier to create a new social circle than in Seattle (infamous Seattle-freeze)? 5. Did you move your entire family? If so, how did you like schools, day/care availability/price, etc.
I am considering this move with a family, keeping the same job. Seattle area became increasingly expensive over the last few years almost matching Bay Area (except for housing, but close), while I feel it is still sub-par to Bay Area when it comes to weather, no. of opportunities, access to VC capital, even education.
Thanks for sharing!